Deprivation and marginalization, underpinned by weak governance, are primary forces driving young Africans into violent extremism, according to a comprehensive new study by UNDP – the first study of its kind.

Over the past two years more than 550,000 people living in Senegal have gained better access to basic services including water and infrastructure as part of a pioneer initiative aimed at rapidly improving the lives of rural and other disadvantaged communities.

To control illicit financial flows (IFF) in Africa, there is need for new continental mechanisms to regulate transfer pricing, public tax transparency and fiscal disclosure rules for multinationals and private individuals.